Monday, December 21, 2020

Austria: 350th Anniversary of the University of Innsbruck

The University of Innsbruck (German: Leopold-Franzens-Universität Innsbruck; Latin: Universitas Leopoldino Franciscea) is a public university in Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, founded in 1669. With around 28,000 students and 5,000 employees, it is today the largest educational institution in Western Austria, one of the country's leading research universities and shapes the region. In 2019 the university celebrated its 350th anniversary with numerous events.


Stamp:
350 years of the University of Innsbruck - Issued: 25-01-2019

Sunday, December 06, 2020

Denmark: Bornholm

Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, to the east of the rest of Denmark, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of Poland. Occupying an area of 588.36 square kilometres (227.17 sq mi), the island had a total population of 39,439 on 1 April 2020. 



Stamp:
Life of the Vikings (from a set of 5) - Issued: 02-01-2019



France: Treasures of Notre-Dame — The Façades of Notre-Dame (m/s)

 


Stamp:
Treasures of Notre-Dame — The Façades of Notre-Dame (m/s) - Issued: 17-07-2020 (postponed from 15-04-2020)


Thanks a lot Eric!

Latvia: EUROPA 2020 "Ancient Postal Routes"

 


Stamps:
EUROPA 2020 "Ancient Postal Routes" (full set) - Issued: 08-05-2020


Thanks a lot Vera!

Saturday, December 05, 2020